Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. Joshsreviews
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    It's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worthIt's obvious that this is a money grab. Same engine, same recycled buildings. Nothing new. Why don't they change it? Because it works so well. For Activision, it is all about the money. It's breaks sales records so they don't change what isn't broken. Now to the game. The campaign is well done, it contains a lot of action and cinematic scenes, but a 4 hour campaign is by no means worth £50. Survival is a new addition and is a great one infact. Playing on multiplayers map you have to survive as many waves as you can from the AI enemy's. Multiplayer is the same old. Same ranking system, same style maps and some same weapons. Yet it delivers to the public and is the most played multiplayer game on Xbox. Overall it's basically MW2 and is nothing spectacular. Gameplay - 8
    Sound - 7
    Graphics - 9    … Expand
  2. MrMan123
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    It's kinda like Maple Story, but with guns.
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  3. plumides
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3Games are defined by many things, and innovation is one of them. MW3 is a good game, but barely offers anything new to the eight year old CoD series. That said, it's no surprise. Changes from title to title have always been minor with Call of Duty. The series has shown a steady progression from year to year and a consistency that players have, for the most part, enjoyed. Anyone rating MW3 below positive is not being fair to the franchise. The game is still a good game, and should be treated as such.… Expand
  4. noblesix24
    Nov 28, 2012
    0
    This is the same **** game as MW2 iw proves that they are repetitive **** the graphics are worse than mw2s also the multiplayer gets boring in the middle of 1st presteige
  5. yune2
    Nov 23, 2012
    0
    As a stand alone game, its multiplayer is a fun little shooter that causes just enough chaos to make everyone stand on their toes and spray bullets everywhere. The campaign's gameplay is not that notable besides the slightly interesting story, and is basically 8 hours of shooting wave after wave of Russians and terrorists, which can be fun at times, but is nothing special. HOWEVER, as aAs a stand alone game, its multiplayer is a fun little shooter that causes just enough chaos to make everyone stand on their toes and spray bullets everywhere. The campaign's gameplay is not that notable besides the slightly interesting story, and is basically 8 hours of shooting wave after wave of Russians and terrorists, which can be fun at times, but is nothing special. HOWEVER, as a sequel to the Call of Duty series, it is a piece of, for a lack of a better word, garbage. It is a rehashed modern warfare 2, with even the same graphics engine. Bringing basically nothing new to the table besides a few maps and gameplay types, the campaign is a boring trip of gruff voice acting and lots of explosions. The multiplayer is literally the same thing, you could even call it a DLC for Modern Warfare 2. This game was like a Michael Bay movie...… Expand
  6. Coolman20153
    Nov 20, 2012
    1
    This game is very bad I got bored after playing 1 hour of this game I do not know why infinity made a game that is worse than their others and I hope treat arch make a much better game than this
  7. TheGamer31
    Nov 19, 2012
    0
    This game sucks. The only good thing to this game, is the graphics, and even those are slightly out of date. The multiplayer is unbalanced, the campaign is awful. And worst of all campers.
  8. mgilbert
    Nov 18, 2012
    0
    Lag, Camping, instant deaths, and Spawn killing, that's all I have to say about this game. Clearly, this game was rushed which explains how it could be so unballanced online. Not worth buying.
  9. xFezziwig
    Nov 16, 2012
    1
    It's hard to find the right words to describe how much I dislike this game. Infinity Ward basically took a game that was already bad enough (MW2) and took out some of the bad stuff, but replaced all that bad stuff with new bad ideas. Death streaks and other problems just made the game unbearable for many. This was supposed to be the game that saved the franchise and it ended up making itIt's hard to find the right words to describe how much I dislike this game. Infinity Ward basically took a game that was already bad enough (MW2) and took out some of the bad stuff, but replaced all that bad stuff with new bad ideas. Death streaks and other problems just made the game unbearable for many. This was supposed to be the game that saved the franchise and it ended up making it even worse. After about two weeks of trying to enjoy this game, I put it down for the final time and haven't touched it in almost a year. Terrible, just terrible.… Expand
  10. Abr0ham
    Nov 14, 2012
    2
    If I continually brought the same essay to school, my teacher would fail me. When Call of Duty releases the same game every year it is rewarded with 9/10 reviews and record sales numbers. If I changed the font it wouldn't make a difference, so I can't see why fans and reviewers are time and again fooled by new gun skins and tweaked gameplay mechanics.
  11. bySaer
    Nov 14, 2012
    0
    lol i prefer black ops 2, this game is so bad. im so happy i can stop playing this and get on that new **** i hate this game so much the developers should be put to shame and lose their job.
  12. potatoes351
    Nov 14, 2012
    2
    The Call of Duty franchise has become a monstrosity in gaming culture. Its dependence on old gameplay techniques first used in Call of Duty 4 are wearing thin, resulting in a year by year re-release with a different name stapled to the front of it. WWIII has begun, Makarov is watching his plan unfold in front of him as countries fall to the might of the ultranationalists. The now disavowedThe Call of Duty franchise has become a monstrosity in gaming culture. Its dependence on old gameplay techniques first used in Call of Duty 4 are wearing thin, resulting in a year by year re-release with a different name stapled to the front of it. WWIII has begun, Makarov is watching his plan unfold in front of him as countries fall to the might of the ultranationalists. The now disavowed S.A.S team TF141 containing a dying Soap, Cpt Price and Nikolai must attack the ultranationalists at tier core so the world can see another day. The game continues to use the same gameplay techniques from 2007's Call of Duty 4 which have long become stale and overused, the franchise has no right to remain in action after such an appalling attempt at making a game. Maybe its time Call of Duty should bite the bullet and let a more deserving title take centre stage.… Expand
  13. LordManhammer
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "WorstI waited until Black Ops 2 came out to review this game. The amount of 0 negative reviews shows the intellect of most of the people who rated the game. I understand low ratings for a flawed product and I understand a lot of people feel this product is flawed. But giving this game a 0 is absolutely ridiculous. Be subjective and honest. The reviews that state "This game is crap" and "Worst game ever" do not help describe the problems. I for one love the game. It has high replay value to me. I have played the campaign three times. I still play the Special Ops and Multiplayer every day. I'm not going to get into specifics because it has been done to death by now. Great game! I will buy the next.… Expand
  14. TheCrtic1
    Nov 13, 2012
    1
    I have A LOT of problems with this game from singleplayer to multiplayer first of all the campaign they kept a character that should of been dead and his name is Soap he had major injuries that had to been treated soon even with the the thingy that price gave him and he got his treatment in India when he came cross country from Afghanistan in a little heli and the Delta Force part of theI have A LOT of problems with this game from singleplayer to multiplayer first of all the campaign they kept a character that should of been dead and his name is Soap he had major injuries that had to been treated soon even with the the thingy that price gave him and he got his treatment in India when he came cross country from Afghanistan in a little heli and the Delta Force part of the story doesn't make sense either for some reason the Russians are using an old weapon they never used before and that they don't speak **** RUSSIAN!! Now the multiplayer part first its the weapons and a lot of them are over powered and are given random stats no matter the FPS of the weapon or the calibur of the bullet the weapon takes except for AT launchers and Sniper Rifles. Now the ranks, the highest rank or level is 80 or general but you rank up very fast so theres prestige to take care of that but pretty much resets your rank and progression and gives you nothing in return but an icon next to your level. Unlocks, when you level up you unlock stuff but a lot of the stuff you unlock there usually pretty useless epically when you reach level 80 you unlock the worst gun in the game AK-47 and worst AT launcher in the game RPG-7 and the ability to reset your rank and progression which is pretty stupid. Overall Gameplay, the only gametype in the game that is moderately fun is Teamdeathmatch, and the game is in no way intense and loaded with Trolls and little whiny kids that have there kinect on, there's no teamwork or coordination with the players almost all the time so you just run around getting kills or getting killed.
    And that's my constructive criticism about this game if you read thank you for pulling trough this.    … Expand
  15. SolidCell
    Nov 13, 2012
    8
    I can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous gamesI can't believe some people got scoring this game too low, at least if they choose a 5 or 6 would be more believable, while this entry was not the best in the series (I liked more MW2) this game has his share on success on the franchise, the campaing is good but not great, it's filled with exposions and I felt like the developers huried me to finish the campaing faster than previous games but is has it's moments, while some people complaint about the Engine I liked the graphics I'm fine with the Engine but thing they could go beyond, hearing people say "I'ts the same" makes me feel sad about them, what you expected?? is this a shooter?? you wanted a RPG or a puzzle game?? do you want the characters to start playing soccer or built houses??? come on people!! is you complaint about this go and play something else, for the ones that like shooting games and like COD style this is the game you want to play if you can name a better game that can compete with COD is just Battlefield or Crysis, MOH is dead, so I actually think EA paid you so you write crap about COD games, sold out players...… Expand
  16. driftlv1
    Nov 13, 2012
    5
    I really thought this game was going to be great. I thought it was going to have the addictive smooth gameplay of MW2, but without **** exploiting half the stuff and playing unfairly, and without OP things. I was wrong.

    The singleplayer is the only reason to even play this game. While the singleplayer is a blast, featuring very fun missions and awesome action, it suffers story wise. The    I really thought this game was going to be great. I thought it was going to have the addictive smooth gameplay of MW2, but without **** exploiting half the stuff and playing unfairly, and without OP things. I was wrong.

    The singleplayer is the only reason to even play this game. While the singleplayer is a blast, featuring very fun missions and awesome action, it suffers story wise. The campaign is also the most linear to date, and is the shortest, even shorter than MW2. Although it has great action scenes (The airplane level blew my mind) some of them are just plain dumb and predictable. It seems that every corner you turn something is going to blow up, your guy gets knocked onto his ass, and something collapses. That's half of the action scenes. Plus there is one for every mission. MW2 found a perfect balance to the action scenes, and they were awesome and unexpected. The story is filled with plot holes and bad writing, although there are some memorable moments and quotes, and some parts were rather interesting, but overall it was terrible. All of the stuff is unrealistic as well. The soundtrack is okay, compared to the godly soundtrack of MW2, and the story ends by basically killing off almost every main character instead of coming up with a meaningful ending. It felt empty and unfulfilled, and it just cut to black afterwards. I feel a lot more could've been done. However it still is a fun campaign that I did somewhat enjoy.

    Special ops isn't that great. The missions in MW2 were a lot better and just felt more fun and varied. These ones just felt dull and boring, and it's not even really worth playing. And Survival mode is fun at first, and surprisingly refreshing, but it gets boring after a while, because of two fatal flaws. Enemy's get too tough too fast (At round 40 dogs take like an entire LMG clip) and it's only for two players. It's fun for the first few times though.

    And finally multiplayer. It's basically MW2s multiplayer (which is great) with some changes and upgrades that I really like. However, I later learned that it caused more problems than it solved. The new killstreak system is better and more advanced and offers a greater variety, but it's annoying that support users can use an EMP or Stealth bomber after dying 50 times. The specialist bonus is probably the best new addition to the call of duty franchise since create a class, and it gives you so much more freedom. Instead of always using scavenger or some other perk that you can't play without, you can earn them through killstreaks and aren't limited to the perks that won't put you at a disadvantage.

    There are two new attachments, which is the hybrid scope for ARs and SMGs. They aren't used at all and are not needed. The new weapon proficiency system I like, especially for the ability to have to have two attatchments without not using scavenger.

    Overall, that's basically all the major new things. The multiplayer would be great though, if it weren't for the terrible maps that are the worst maps in call of duty to date, lag compensation which just breaks the game for me, still OP killstreaks, **** who camp and do **** things, and OP guns like the MP7. That just breaks the MP, which could've been so good if it weren't for that. These changes should've been what MW2 had to offer aswell, but it didn't.

    Graphics wise, they are slightly tweaked from MW2, and look nearly the same. Sometimes levels look more detailed, and sometimes they look downright worse than Cod4. The water is improved and looks good, they finally made new effects for things like the rocket smoke trail and explosions, which look great. The lighting they slightly tweaked, which is the biggest graphical mistake they did. The lighting makes environments look so much less colourful and it makes it look ugly, it's ridiculous. Some levels though I was quite surprised at it's detail, although it still doesn't look that great. The sound effects are great for the environment, like things blowing up, infact they are really good, but the gun sounds sound so damn bad. Overall, if you're a hardcore fan of cod, especially the first two and just totally rape in them, MW3 should be worth your money. Otherwise, it is known to many cod fans to be the worst in the series, but it's not a bad game overall, but not a very good one either.    … Expand
  17. JSODNS
    Nov 12, 2012
    0
    I've never seen a more hyped letdown of a game than this. The graphics are God awful (I really can't believe I see all these idiot critics who say this is the pinnacle of graphics) The game play is jerky, characters are glitchy and don't seem to take notice of the level geometry at all, and the game is absolutely devoid of all exploration like every other call of duty game. This is justI've never seen a more hyped letdown of a game than this. The graphics are God awful (I really can't believe I see all these idiot critics who say this is the pinnacle of graphics) The game play is jerky, characters are glitchy and don't seem to take notice of the level geometry at all, and the game is absolutely devoid of all exploration like every other call of duty game. This is just bad...Absolutely atrociously bad. and look how many people give it a ten along with critical acclamation because it has the name "call of duty" slapped on it.… Expand
  18. paperbagboy
    Nov 12, 2012
    0
    same **** every year.... Bad spawns, bad hit detection, OP weapons, OP Killstreaks/perks.... Multiplayer sucks big time!!

    Story is meh, spec ops okay, survival is really good fun for awhile!
  19. DarkLegacy
    Nov 10, 2012
    1
    The Worst Game Ever

    - High rate of lagging
    - Awarded for death - When your dead i dont expect he will pull out a c4?
    - Cheap ass graphics
    - Fmg9 akimbo's
    - Noob tube
    - Sniper with acog scope..
    - Support streak with an STEALTH BOMBER ?????????

    Just took a **** on it and flushed it away :)
  20. BearzYo
    Nov 10, 2012
    0
    Utterly moronic predictable tripe. Series has gone steadily downhill since the first. Campaign is too easy even on the 'hardest' setting.

    Multiplayer is repetative, in a bad way.
  21. ManlySpartan117
    Nov 7, 2012
    0
    This CoD franchise seriously declined after CoD MW1. I used to enjoy playing CoD but when they started making the same game again and again and again I gave up on the franchise.
  22. demonmind
    Nov 6, 2012
    8
    OK so much to my surprise this installment in the call of duty franchise isn't much different like I am playing an expansion rather then a sequel but don't get me wrong its not a complaint I loved the single player campaign. Which is why I buy these games but multilayer is fun to. So all in all this is a welcome addition in the cod inventory.
  23. PlasmaPrestige
    Nov 5, 2012
    3
    If Modern Warfare 3 had been the first game in a franchise, then it would be an average to good. However, Activision's repetition with the same formula has not only grown old, but is now beginning to seriously hurt the franchise. Activision, with MW3, has made it clear that it is not interested in making games of high quality with rich content for deserving players, but rather milk as muchIf Modern Warfare 3 had been the first game in a franchise, then it would be an average to good. However, Activision's repetition with the same formula has not only grown old, but is now beginning to seriously hurt the franchise. Activision, with MW3, has made it clear that it is not interested in making games of high quality with rich content for deserving players, but rather milk as much money from a giant franchise without contributing anything useful to it. Shame on you, Activision.… Expand
  24. codenameghost
    Nov 5, 2012
    10
    First of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was prettyFirst of all I am appalled at all the haters who have never even touched the game giving it a zero. I have to give this game a ten just to attempt to even the user score out. On the plus side, this game does deserve a high rating. The single player is one that continues to surprise and engage to such a level that it is even replayable. Spec Ops with the addition of Survival Mode was pretty addicting, albeit why the lack of missions? But of course the multiplayer is what Call of Duty's about. Yes it is dated, yes it is practically the same but it hasn't lost any steam. I actually found the Strike Packages interesting, as I prefer going solo with Specialist which no other game really offers. On the negative side, I wish Infinity Ward and whoever else had updated the graphics. I did feel like I was playing Modern Warfare 2 sometimes. But overall it was an enjoyable experience. Haters should really consider not being douchebags maybe?… Expand
  25. Schmittonyou
    Nov 3, 2012
    0
    If I wanted to play modern warfare 3... I would have just played modern warfare 2. Same exact thing... Oh a few more weapons. I feel as if I just wasted $60 dollars on the same game. Dont get me wrong I love mw2 but I wouldnt have bought this if I knew it was going to be the same thing. Copy and pasted.
  26. FukkkIGN
    Nov 2, 2012
    0
    F*** Activision, f*** Infinity Ward and f*** all the CoD fanboys. Eat s*** and die, every one of you. You are all the scourge of the gaming world and the bottom feeders the the real one.
  27. TiptoeTurtle
    Nov 1, 2012
    2
    Same junk just a different name. Call of duty really needs an overhaul from the ground up. better graphics better game play, and a better team to police cheating and maybe it will be a good game again. Its really just gotten stale and boring to play. Its almost as if the developers have given up and just put out a crap game for a quick dollar. Call of duty is a dead, dying game if itSame junk just a different name. Call of duty really needs an overhaul from the ground up. better graphics better game play, and a better team to police cheating and maybe it will be a good game again. Its really just gotten stale and boring to play. Its almost as if the developers have given up and just put out a crap game for a quick dollar. Call of duty is a dead, dying game if it continues to put out trash with the quality of game play going sour each title they push out.… Expand
  28. black_123xdd
    Oct 30, 2012
    1
    cod mw3 is **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** shi
  29. CreatioN_TrickZ
    Oct 28, 2012
    0
    THIS GAME IS A **** LIVING PIECE OF **** **** ALL YOU GET IT STEADY AIM **** SPRAID BY FMG9'S OR BARRETT 50. CAL PRETTY SURE IF YOU SPRAY A **** BARRETT IN REAL LIFE YOUR ASS IS GONNA BE ON THE **** GROUND CRYING YOUR BALLS OFF THIS GAME IS A PIECE OF GARBAGE GONNA SELL IT FOR $1 ON EBAY THATS ABOUT ALL ITS **** WORTH
  30. Bartek
    Oct 27, 2012
    3
    I am disappointed about this game. I expected something different and new, all that has really changed is the graphics. It really reminds me of the earlier series and it feels like I'm playing the same game with some small improvements. The multilayer mode is quite weak: Few maps, glitches and not many new stuff has been added to make the game stand out from the earlier episodes. The priceI am disappointed about this game. I expected something different and new, all that has really changed is the graphics. It really reminds me of the earlier series and it feels like I'm playing the same game with some small improvements. The multilayer mode is quite weak: Few maps, glitches and not many new stuff has been added to make the game stand out from the earlier episodes. The price of this game is ridiculous and should be cut to half of its actual price. If you a fan of '' Call of Duty '', then this is a game for you but if you look for something different then choose something else.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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